Sep 14, 2013; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Tommy Tuberville looks up at the scoreboard during the 3rd quarter of the game against the Northwestern State Demons at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Leifheit-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 14, 2013; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Tommy Tuberville reacts after a touchdown during the 1st quarter of the game against the Northwestern State Demons at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Leifheit-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 14, 2013; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Northwestern State Demons head coach Jay Thomas adjusts his headset during the 1st quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Leifheit-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 14, 2013; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats running back Ralph David Abernathy IV breaks a long run during the 1st quarter of the game against the Northwestern State Demons at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Leifheit-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 14, 2013; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Tommy Tuberville sends in a play during the 1st quarter of the game against the Northwestern State Demons at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Leifheit-USA TODAY Sports